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Hickory, NC 28602 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Footsteps Childcare Center
- licensed capacity
- 90
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $183
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About
About Footsteps Childcare Center
Footsteps Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Hickory, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 90 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:45 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:15 AM to 5:45 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 90 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:15 AM to 5:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:15 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:15 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Thursday | 7:15 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Friday | 7:15 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 90 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Footsteps Childcare Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Catawba County has a median price of $183 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$183
Home daycare$172
Toddler
Center$142
Home daycare$136
Preschool
Center$109
Home daycare$133
School age
Center$110
Home daycare$210
State record
Inspection reports for Footsteps Childcare Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 90 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #18000431
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Background checks 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Safe sleep 1
For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- May 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 6, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Staff members and child care administrators who were counted in meeting the staff/child ratios concurrently performed food preparation or other duties that are not direct child care responsibilities.
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2026
Children used space that was not approved.
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2026
- Dec 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 11, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2025
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2025
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2025
- Apr 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 11, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
A Four- or Five- Star program serving four year old children was not implementing an approved curriculum.
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2024
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.
Corrected during the visit
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
Corrected during the visit
Mar 26, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily.
Corrected during the visit
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2024
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Footsteps Childcare Center
Is Footsteps Childcare Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Footsteps Childcare Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Footsteps Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 4 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 13 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Footsteps Childcare Center care for?
90, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Footsteps Childcare Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Footsteps Childcare Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:45 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Footsteps Childcare Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 294-0235 to ask.
What is Footsteps Childcare Center's phone number?
(828) 294-0235.
Where is Footsteps Childcare Center?
5122 Fleetwood Drive, Hickory, NC 28602. The nearest other daycare we list is Tender Care Child Development Center, 1.5 miles away.